Join us at Oxford College Farm on Monday, July 1 to learn about balancing soil fertility and organic pesticide management! 

The field day will begin with a farm tour led by Daniel Parson, a farmer-educator with over 25 years of Certified Organic farming experience. Afterwards, three educational sessions will take place, led by researchers and experts from UGA Entomology and UGA Extension. 

• Educational Session 1: Effects of soil fertility on plant health and insects (UGA Entomology - Dr. William Snyder and Carly Sharp, PhD candidate & UGA Extension - Gabrielle LaTora) 

• Educational Session 2: Science of soil fertility and creating fertility management plans (Oxford College Farm - Daniel Parson) 

• Educational Session 3: Organic pesticide management and application workshop (UGA Entomology – Dr. Alton Sparks) 

This field day will be highly valuable for:  

• Crop producers interested in organic farming practices 

• Growers who want to learn how soil fertility impacts their crop yields and insect pest pressures 

• Growers who want to learn more about balancing soil fertility and creating a fertility management plan 

• Growers who want to learn proper preparation and application of organic pesticides, and the necessary steps to get a pesticide applicator license 

• Growers interested in meeting, learning, and connecting with Georgia-based researchers focused on soil fertility and Organic pest management  

Registration is free and required to attend the field day